Christmas 2018
Free gift wrapping image from Grand Central Terminal website

Free Holiday Gift Wrapping for Customers of Shops at Grand Central

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Shoppers can get complimentary gift wrapping at Grand Central Terminal from Monday to Friday, Dec. 17 to 21 at the Station Master’s Office near Track 37. Shoppers who present proof of any purchase from The Shops at Grand Central can get up to five of their gifts wrapped in custom wrapping paper featuring the iconic Zodiac mural in the Main Concourse. — from an announcement on the Grand Central Terminal website. No hours were specified.

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Trick or Treat at the Terminal Grand Central Terminal Oct 28 2018

Sunday Trick or Treat Event for Costumed Kids at Grand Central Terminal

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Bring your kids to Grand Central to celebrate Halloween this year! On Sunday, Oct. 28, come in costume to trick or treat at the shops and restaurants, decorate pumpkins, take photos, and more! Sponsored by GoGo SqueeZ, this family-friendly event includes:

• Trick-or-treat totes* for kids upon arrival
• Trick or treating for kids in costume at participating merchants
• Pumpkin* decorating
• Face painting
• GoGo SqueeZ samples*, and more! *While supplies last.

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‘Taste of the Terminal’ at Grand Central Terminal

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Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that saved Grand Central with:

• Anniversary photo installation*, featuring archival images from New York Transit Museum and telling the story of this landmark of an anniversary
• Grand Central merchandise, including “Save Grand Central” items for sale
• Tastes and giveaways from Grand Central shops and restaurants
• Live performances by Music Under New York

Anniversary photo installation hours: Tuesday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

— an announcement from Grand Central Terminal
Full Schedule:
Tuesday, June 26
• Sampling and sales from: Café Grumpy, Ceriello Fine Foods, Doughnut Plant, Li-Lac Chocolates, Michael Jordan’s The Steak House N.Y.C., Origins, Shake Shack, The Art of Shaving, Tia’s Place, and Zaro’s Family Bakery

• Grand Central merchandise for sale from New York Transit Museum

• Enter to win a raffle of amazing Grand Central prizes

• Music provided by: F Tones
Wednesday, June 27
• Sampling and sales from: Café Grumpy, Ceriello Fine Foods, Doughnut Plant, Li-Lac Chocolates, Origins, The Art of Shaving, Tia’s Place, and vineyard vines

• Grand Central merchandise for sale from New York Transit Museum

• Enter to win a raffle of amazing Grand Central prizes

• Music provided by: Inti & The Moon
Thursday, June 28
• Sampling and sales from: Café Grumpy, Ceriello Fine Foods, Doughnut Plant, Li-Lac Chocolates, Origins, The Art of Shaving, and Tia’s Place

• Grand Central merchandise for sale from New York Transit Museum

• Enter to win a raffle of amazing Grand Central prizes

• Music provided by: Yaz Band

 
Music From: ‘Music Under New York’
Through Music Under New York, more than 350 individual performers and ensembles participate in more than 7,500 performances in approximately 30 locations throughout the transit system annually. A variety of performers entertain the public, such as classical strings, jazz ensembles, world music bands, folk, a cappella groups, singer-songwriters and more, playing instruments ranging from Gambian kora, Korean drum, West Indian steel drums, Andean pipes, cello, Celtic and baroque harps to guitars, violins, hammered dulcimers and musical saws.

Blood Drive 2018

Donate Blood at Grand Central and Get a Chance to Win Yankees Tickets

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A blood donation drive will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal. The first 250 presenting donors will receive a pair of tickets to an upcoming New York Yankees Game. To schedule an appointment to donate call 1-800-933-2566 or log onto AllAboardToSaveLives. Please bring I.D. with photo or signature. Eat well and drink fluids before you donate.